2011-02-27, 03:12 AM
kanevaldier Wrote:The salary is about 100k when you also add in the current benefits package. Which is exactly the problem here.
Well, do note that in this craptastic economy, things can go wild if people's salaries are getting hit too hard.
But either way, I wouldn't say that the problem lies within their package. Their salary depends on what type of school they are working in (preschool, elementary, junior high, high school). Hell, I would consider that amount somewhat nice for teachers to get paid for their profession (but not excessive IMO); its a rarity nowadays given the animosity towards the teachers thanks to a few "rotten ones" that can't teach for beans.
But the bottom line is....Governor Walker's was foolish enough not to not sit down with Democrats and say "okay, lets work things out". He just wants to shove his proposal down through people's throats, "quick and easy", as he liked to call it, with the strong backing of his fellow Republican lawmakers. Now tell me, you think shunning compromise is a recipe for disaster? I think so. :\
I can bet you that teachers may be willing to sacrifice a bit of what they have so there wouldn't be so many problems compared to what's going on right now. I can bet you if Governor Walker sat down and worked with Democrats, he would've not have caused so much controversy to bestow on himself. Way2fu'ckyour public image Governor.